Mbappe's relationship with Nike was one of the longest-standing in the football industry. This is the inside story of how On secured a deal

Soccer Champion Kylian Mbappé said he was ready for "change" after ending his association with Nike and entering a deal with Swiss sportswear brand On.

Kylian Mbappe has not taken long to demonstrate the next phase of his shoe journey. The Real Madrid superstar has been spotted wearing the new football boots from Swiss sportswear giant On in EA SPORTS FC 27,

Losing the soccer superstar caps a long streak of issues, including weak China sales and bleak guidance.

Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

The Nike Air Max Plus VII "Kylian Mbappé" colorway launched in March 2026. The casual sneakers had a retail price of $190, but are now available for $108.97 (42% off) at Nike.com. That's well below the asking price in almost all sizes on sneaker resale platforms.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has quit his long-term relationship with Nike to become the face of Swiss company On’s first expansion into football boots.

Kylian Mbappé has signed with sportswear brand On after leaving Nike. Nike had previously sponsored Mbappé since he was a child, and the Real Madrid forward wore their Mercurial boots, but he is now set for a significant change.

The Real Madrid man has instead opted to join Swiss sportswear and sports shoe company On, who number Roger Federer among their investors. They are now attempting to get a chunky slice of the football market having made inroads into the tennis world, appointing Thierry Henry as their first director of football.